Here's a look at Friday's headlines

- Summer Reading in full swing

- SWOSU president highlights Chamber Luncheon

- Thursday morning havoc on I-40

- Anderson ready to turn corner at CHS

- CHS state champ heads to Kansas

Thursday morning havoc on I-40

Two separate wrecks occurred early Thursday morning along the I-40 corridor. At left, a Honda Pilot believed to be headed eastbound near mile marker 64 had its trailer roll over and turn the SUV around facing the opposite direction around 8:35 a.m. No one went to the hospital from the wreck.

Summer Reading in full swing

The Summer Reading program is in full swing at the Clinton Public Library. This program allows parents, children, tweens and teens to meet a summer reading goal and have a chance to win prizes. Summer Reading is free and sign-ups are available at the library.

SWOSU president highlights Chamber Luncheon

During the Clinton Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon at the Frisco Center Wednesday, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diane Lovell gave a speech, and chamber board members voted unanimously to accept all four nominees onto the board.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 183rd day of 2021 and the 13th day of summer.

TODAY’S HISTORY

In 1839, a group of 53 Mende captives revolted and took control of the slave ship Amistad.

WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFT

Arrested 34-yearold suspect in the 400 block of Gary Blvd. on a city complaint of assault and battery.

Conducted a subject check on I-40, mile marker 69-70.

Responded to an animal call at the Shelton residence, Arapaho.

Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on I-40 eastbound.

Responded to a report of trash dumping at 1050 and 2040 Roads.

Lawmakers try to combat illegal pot sales

LeeAnn Wiebe, CEO of Apothecary Extracts in Beggs, said her businesses were all ready to go on the Metrc system by April. Apothecary Extracts is vertically integrated and has a grow operation, manufacturing facility and a dispensary.

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